Forerunner 970

Garmin

Forerunner 970

117 positive 5 neutral 63 negative

Based on 185 Reddit mentions

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Goodbye Fenix 8, Hello Forerunner 970

I’ve been on Fenix MIP since the 7 and just made the jump to the Forerunner 970 AMOLED. I’m mainly training for a marathon right now, so I figured I didn’t really need all the extra bells and whistles of the Fenix.

First impressions:

  • The 970 feels way lighter.
  • The display is crazy bright—almost “h
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NoReindeer3307 in r/GarminWatches

October 3, 2025 12:54 PM

322

I love this thing!

The Forerunner 970 with the Fenix 8 pro face is the best computer watch money can buy. It even has ambient pressure which helps me out at work. I even found a color scheme that matches the neon green strip. The flashlight is just too freaking cool. Between the phone assistant and watch assistant com

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RallyR32 in r/GarminWatches

June 13, 2025 3:54 PM

268

Hyped! Finally back to Garmin with FR970!

I had a Fenix 5s plus for a couple of years, but last summer i moved to a Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra.

After that i started running, and i have been missing my Garmin watch ever since.

Just got back on board with the Forerunner 970, and i freaking love the Garmin watches.

Now, i havnt run with it

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Ok-Walrus-1513 in r/GarminWatches

May 22, 2025 7:55 PM

187

New Fenix 8 owner here - I love the watch, but …

hey there lovely people,

I purchased the Fenix 8 couple of days ago and like the watch and its features very much.

However, I noticed that the Display gets sometimes really dim, especially when it’s dark outside, to the point where I can hardly read the Dial.

I know that this has been an issue

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Final-Equipment-3776 in r/GarminWatches

May 25, 2025 8:18 AM

120

Suunto Race 2: From an analytical and neurotic consumer.

I wondered whether being a Garmin Fenix 5, then Fenix 6 pro owner, whether I could change sides. After all, I was attached to my MiP display and the durability of the Garmin. I’d been waiting for something that looks exactly like the Suunto Race 2 - slim profile, beautiful display with titanium and

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The_HungryRunner in r/Suunto

October 23, 2025 5:33 AM

97

Forerunner 970 - positive review

I wanted to make a post because so far I’ve seen nothing but mixed to negative reviews about the forerunner 970.

After wearing for a good month now, I can confirm, this watch is absolutely amazing. I came from a fenix 5x plus and use for both trail and road running. I debated spending more to get t

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Cheztempo in r/GarminWatches

November 10, 2025 6:40 PM

89

Which?

which of these watches will be ok for my wrist? in my opinion the enduro is a bit too big. I have to have maps, a flashlight and sapphire - that's why I'm increasingly leaning towards the forerunner 970 (it goes with both sports and a suit, in my opinion its size is also right)

Lost_Rent_689 in r/GarminWatches

June 16, 2025 2:13 PM

77

New Fenix 8 owner here! I love the watch, but the Display Brightness bugs me…

hey there lovely people,

I purchased the Fenix 8 couple of days ago and like the watch and its features very much.

However, I noticed that the Display gets sometimes really dim, especially when it’s dark outside, to the point where I can hardly read the Dial.

I know that this has been an issue

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Final-Equipment-3776 in r/GarminFenix

May 25, 2025 8:20 AM

44

Fenix 8 or Forerunner 970??

Testing these out for the next week or so. Loving the snappiness and screen of the 970 vs the Fenix 8. It’s very noticeable. I love the style and golf features of the Fenix 8 however. Tough choice.

Ramosmi91 in r/GarminWatches

July 19, 2025 2:02 AM

43

Coros Pace Pro Long Term Review.

Hello Everyone,

After a week of overthinking on a thought of becoming a reddit reviewer I finally decided to pull the plug and will be posting many reviews of different tech products and shoes i use for my running starting with the one closest to me- COROS PACE PRO or in general, Coros brand.

Fo

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Zestyclose-Room1323 in r/Coros

November 9, 2025 8:39 PM

36

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